Signed in the presence of elected representatives from the French Caribbean and the President of the Guadeloupe region, the partnership aims to not only strengthen the relationship between the two entities but develop employment in the Caribbean by offering apprenticeships in records management to the local youth. “This agreement is important to us,” emphasised Paul … Continued
Arkhênum invites you to learn (more) about its history in 2024 To celebrate this anniversary, we have delved into our archives to take a (new) look at the key chapters in our history or the tales from history. We have “exhumed” a series of newspaper articles, photographs and video reports that we’re going to share … Continued
Royal de Gruijter has been a trusted moving company in the Netherlands since its establishment in 1881. And for over ten years, it has transported the world-class instruments of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra on tour. Working with the orchestra to reach sustainability goals In early 2020, the Orchestra approached Royal De Gruijter to work … Continued
Historical significance of Fontevraud Abbey Considered to be one of the greatest monastic towns inherited from the Middle Ages, Fontevraud was founded by the visionary monk Robert d’Arbrissel in the 12th century. Serving first as an abbey and then a necropolis, the buildings were turned into a prison during the French Revolution. Today, the entire … Continued
The Dewamin Collection, a historical collection of over 2,000 printed and handwritten documents including banknotes, laws and decrees, company deeds, engravings, prints and posters, has been fully developed. The collection spans the period from the late 17th century to the mid-20th century. It was assembled by Emile Dewamin, one of the most important collectors of … Continued
What is electronic document management (EDM)? First introduced in the 1980s, electronic document management (EDM) is an electronic system designed to manage your company’s digital documents. It acts as a repository for working documents (documents in daily use) and allows users to view and share documents in real time. The EDM follows all stages of … Continued
Born on 23 November 1632, Jean Mabillon came from a peasant family. Nevertheless, his superiors quickly recognised his talent for learning as he sojourned at successive abbeys following his communion. In 1664, the Benedictine monk joined the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, where he helped Dom Luc d’Achery with the abbey library. He travelled extensively, with the … Continued
It’s only recently that fashion designers have understood the importance of preserving their archives. Dior Héritage, the archive department of the House of Dior, for example, has only existed since 1987. This department was created following an exhibition organised for Dior’s 40th anniversary at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs. This change has come about thanks … Continued
Preserving authoritative sources of information Since November 2011, UNESCO’s Universal Declaration on Archives asserts that public archives must be preserved in a reasoned and studied manner. Why is this? Because “they are authoritative sources of information, underpinning accountable and transparent administrative actions. They play an essential role in the development of societies by safeguarding and … Continued
